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Residence Inn by Marriott Welcomes its Largest and Tallest Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road

Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, part of the Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced the completion of the hotel's rebranding as Residence Inn by Marriott following its renovation. Enjoying a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road near the city's key business and leisure attraction such as the Dubai International Financial Centre, Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, and World Trade Centre, it is the world's largest and tallest hotel to join the Residence Inn by Marriott brand.

Samer Majari has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The H Dubai

The H Dubai, at One Sheikh Zayed Road, recently announced the appointment of Samer Majari as director of human resources. Majari brings with him over 15 years of industry expertise, having worked across a broad range of HR roles in both mature and developing markets and for national and multinational hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts and Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Tara Marlow has been appointed as Group General Counsel at Kerten

Kerten Hospitality, a mixed-use, ESG and lifestyle operator, appoints Tara Marlow as Group General Counsel based in the Group's UAE office, from where Tara will be supporting and strengthening the footprint expansion in existing and new markets while at the same time supporting the multiple ongoing openings in KSA, Kuwait, Georgia, Italy, UAE and Egypt to name a few which are set to open in the next 12 months alone.

Bloom Holding signs a new agreement with Rotana

Leading real estate development company, Bloom Holding, has signed an agreement with Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, to manage Bloom Arjaan by Rotana located in Bloom's prestigious Park View development on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island. Commanding a prominent location in the heart of the capital's cultural district, and across from the world-renowned New York University Abu Dhabi, there will be a range of apartments available - from studios to two-bedroom apartments.

Minor Hotels Announces Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 529 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces an upcoming addition to its Anantara portfolio in the United Arab Emirates. Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel will be the brand's third property in the thriving global leisure and financial hub when it joins the portfolio on 1 July.

Firas Sharrouf has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche has brought in a new general manager. Firas Sharrouf steps into the top position with 20 years of hospitality experience behind him, most of which has been in the emirates. Prior to taking his current role as the general manager of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Sharrouf had worked at Fairmont Marina Hotel and Residences. Initially, started as director of operations and later as interim general manager for four years where he focused on project management and directed the team to establish the opening of the Fairmont Residences. Alongside his role as preopening interim general manager, Sharrouf had managed the acquisition of two luxury properties for the company in two different countries within the region. He has served as both the task force GM of Royal Saray Resort managed by Accor in Bahrain, and the La Cigale Hotel managed by Accor in Qatar.

Antonio De Luca has been appointed as Bar Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

Antonio De Luca has been appointed as the new bar manager at cocktail bar Off the Wall at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. His role is to conceptualise the drinks menu and oversee all operations. Originally from Italy, his career as a mixologist has seen him travel across the globe as a bartender and gain a wealth of knowledge that he will be bringing to the property.